Mary L. Bender Heffner Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary L. Bender Heffner of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Mary L. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary L. Bender Heffner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond S. Graff and Elizabeth B. Graff (Mitsdarfer); her siblings, William Graff, John "Jack" Graff and Kathleen Graff; her son S. John Bender; and her grandson James Bender IV.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Rowles (Mike) of Montoursville, James Bender III (Cindy) of Montoursville, Cathy O'Brien of Montoursville, Karen Opp (Philip) of Montoursville, Teresa Johnson (Jeff) of Montoursville, Timothy Bender (MaryAnn) of Buffington, SC and Kelly Childs (James) of Altoona; her grandchildren, Jenni, Julie, Molly, Kate, Johaira, Devon, Jordanne, Hannah and Patrick; her great grandchildren, Julianna, Caroline, Libby, Ezra, Dillon, Malin, Mason, Nevaeh, Lyric, Cash, Sunny, Cadence and Lyra; her siblings, Gloria Whitman of Hummelstown and Donald Graff of Buffalo, NY; and her former husband James "Sonny" Bender. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Boniface Catholic Church (326 Washington Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary's name may be made to Son Light House, 130 Carpenter Street, Muncy PA 17756 or Family Promise, 635 Hepburn Street, Williamsport PA 17701.
